What’s on Today: Bunny time, cult-film, theatre and gothic metal

Where to go, what to do today in Shanghai. Read on for Shanghaiist’s picks.

★ 5 things to do this Easter in Shanghai

Easter is a cuteness overload with chocolate everything! The beginning of spring brings the birth of little ducklings, yellow chicks and fluffy Easter bunnies. Give chocolates to all of your friends and family, celebrate by eating a Passover feast with lamb and treat yourself to foie gras. You could even follow the church bells and give praise with the congregation. READ ON!

Der Chinese @ Xujiahui baseCo

CSL-Shanghai theatre company stages Der Chinese or “The Chinese” at Xujiahui baseCo. Set in a German utopia, Chinese investigate the reasons behind Germany’s success, perhaps they should have attended the lecture by German President Joachim Gauck at Tongji University. You can also catch the show at Theatre in Tianzifang on Friday and Saturday starting at 8 PM!RSVP (100 RMB donations) // 2 PMFloor 22, 45 North Caoxi Road // 漕溪北路45号, 22楼

Epica @ MAO Livehouse

Suffer and burn for Dutch gothic metal band Epica, as hell breaths fire on MAO Livehouse tonight. Epica’s 2016 China Enigma tour promises to leave your ears ringing with symphonic dissonance for days after experiencing the live show.280 RMB (presale) 360 RMB (door) // 8.30 PMFloor 3, 308 South Chongqing Road, near Middle Jianguo Road // 重庆南路308号3楼, 近建国中路Have an event you’d like to see listed here? Get in touch with us at [email protected]!And if that’s still not enough, head over to our calendar for more.[Featuring Epica @ MAO Livehouse]